Marianne Nilsen
About
I am an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). My academic background is interdisciplinary, with a primary foundation in psychology and health sciences.
My research focuses on mental health and quality of life, psychosocial resources, social support and relationships, human development, and the ways in which individual and social factors shape health and well-being across the life course.
I hold an MSc in Social and Community Psychology (2005) and a PhD in Health Sciences (2015), both from NTNU. My doctoral dissertation, Religiousness: Associations to Existential Well-Being and Social Support in a Secular Norwegian Context, explored the relationships between religiousness, existential well-being, psychosocial resources, and social support in a relatively secular Norwegian setting.
A central theme throughout my research has been understanding the factors that contribute to mental health, development, quality of life, and resilience, and how these outcomes are shaped through the interaction between individuals and their social environments. This has led me to work across a range of research areas, including existential health, meaning in life, psychosocial resources, child development, education, and mental health from a life-course perspective.
Methodologically, I have primarily worked with quantitative research methods, including longitudinal studies and the analysis of large-scale datasets. In recent years, I have also increasingly incorporated qualitative approaches into my research.
My current interests include the application of psychological and health-related knowledge to issues relevant to social work, particularly ageing, social inequality, vulnerable populations, social innovation, and service development. I also have a growing interest in the opportunities and challenges associated with generative artificial intelligence in higher and professional education.
Alongside my academic work, I am currently completing professional training in Gestalt therapy at the Norwegian Gestalt Institute. This training complements my academic background by providing additional perspectives on relational processes, human development, and change.
Publications
2026
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Nilsen, Marianne;
Gaardholm, Mari Kittelsen;
Rimehaug, Tormod.
(2026)
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Common Mental Health Problems: Do Sexual Trade and Exchange Mediate the Relationship?.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
Academic article
2025
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Åsberg, Emilie;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2025)
Sexual Health in Norwegian cancer survivors compared with the general population.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Karlsen, Jarle;
Kiserud, Cecilie E.;
Aune, Guro;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2025)
Sexual health in female and male cancer survivors - compared with age-matched cancer-free controls in Norway.
Acta Oncologica
Academic article
2023
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Nilsen, Marianne;
Weider, Siri;
Halse, Marte Kathrine Ranum;
Fiskum, Charlotte;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2023)
Association of anxiety and depression to headache, abdominal- and musculoskeletal pain in children.
Frontiers in Pain Research
Academic article
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Bredal, Anja;
Kojan, Bente Heggem;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Skrove, Gaute;
Storhaug, Anita Skårstad;
Øverlien, Carolina.
(2023)
Barnevernstjenestens arbeid med vold og overgrep.
OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet
Research report
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Hygen, Beate Wold;
Mjøen, Odd Morten;
Caspersen, Joakim;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2023)
Determinants of School Satisfaction in Times of Crisis According to Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
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Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen;
Reinertsen, Kristin Valborg;
Karlsen, Jarle;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2023)
Norwegian general population normative data for the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaires: the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30, the Sexual Health Questionnaire QLQ-SHQ22 and the sexual domains of the QLQ-BR23/BR45.
European Journal of Cancer
Academic article
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Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Raj, Sunil Xavier;
Karlsen, Jarle;
Engstrøm, Monica Jernberg;
Salvesen, Øyvind Olav;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Lundgren, Steinar;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2023)
Sexual functioning, sexual enjoyment, and body image in Norwegian breast cancer survivors: a 12-year longitudinal follow-up study and comparison with the general female population.
Acta Oncologica
Academic article
2021
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Nilsen, Marianne;
Stalsberg, Ragna;
Sand, Kari;
Haugan, Gørill;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2021)
Meaning making for psychological adjustment and quality of life in older long-term breast cancer survivors.
Frontiers in Psychology
Academic article
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Kalfoss, Mary;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen;
Kløckner, Christian;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2021)
Validation of the WHOQOL-Bref:
psychometric properties and normative data
for the Norwegian general population.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Academic article
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Paloutzian, Raymond F.;
Agilkaya-Sahin, Zuhâl;
Bruce, Kay C.;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Malinakova, Klara;
Marques, Luciana Fernandes;
Musa, Ahmad S.;
Nojomi, Marzieh;
Öztürk, Eyüp Ensar;
Putri, Indah Permata.
(2021)
The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS): Cross-Cultural Assessment Across 5 Continents, 10 Languages, and 300 Studies.
Academic chapter
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Nygaard, Marianne Rodriguez;
Kalfoss, Mary;
Kleiven, Tormod;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2021)
Changes in Faith: Sources of Increased Faith Among Norwegian Adults.
Pastoral Psychology
Academic article
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Knizek, Birthe Loa;
Alsaker, Sissel;
Hagen, Julia;
Haugan, Gørill;
Lehmann, Olga;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Reidunsdatter, Randi;
Sæther, Wigdis.
(2021)
Meaning-making: A underestimated resource for health? a discussion of the value of meaning-making in the conservation and restoration of health and well-being.
Encyclopaideia. Journal of phenomenology and education
Academic article
2020
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Kojan, Bente Heggem;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Storhaug, Anita S.;
Agerup, Tea;
Clifford, Graham;
Lichtwarck, Willy.
(2020)
Barnevernets arbeid med barn og unge som har erfart vold og
overgrep i nære relasjoner - en litteraturstudie.
Institutt for sosialt arbeid, NTNU
Research report
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Kalfoss, Mary;
Nygaard, Marianne Rodriguez;
Kleiven, Tormod;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2020)
Sources of weakened spiritual faith among Norwegian adults.
Journal for the Study of Spirituality
Academic article
2019
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Hygen, Beate Wold;
Belsky, Jay;
Stenseng, Frode;
Skalicka, Vera;
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Zahl, Tonje;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2019)
Time Spent Gaming and Social Competence in Children: Reciprocal Effects Across Childhood.
Child Development
Academic article
2018
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Kvande, Marianne N.;
Belsky, Jay;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2018)
Selection for special education services: the role of gender and socio-economic status.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
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Kvande, Marianne N.;
Bjørklund, Oda;
Lydersen, Stian;
Belsky, Jay;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2018)
Effects of special education on academic achievement and task motivation: a propensity-score and fixed-effects approach.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
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Poletti, Michele;
Gebhardt, Eva;
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Ford, Judith;
Raballo, Andrea.
(2018)
Motor Impairment and Developmental Psychotic Risk: Connecting the Dots and Narrowing the Pathophysiological Gap.
Schizophrenia Bulletin
Academic article
2015
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Kvande, Marianne N.;
Kløckner, Christian;
Nielsen, Michael E..
(2015)
Church attendance and religious experience: differential associations to well-being for Norwegian women and men?.
Sage Open
Academic article
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Kvande, Marianne Nilsen;
Kløckner, Christian;
Moksnes, Unni Karin;
Espnes, Geir Arild.
(2015)
Do Optimism and Pessimism Mediate the Relationship between Religious Coping and Existential Well-Being? Examining Mechanisms in a Norwegian Population Sample.
The international journal for the psychology of religion
Academic article
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Kvande, Marianne N.;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen;
Løhre, Audhild;
Nielsen, Michael Engelbrecht;
Espnes, Geir Arild.
(2015)
Religiousness and Social Support: A Study in Secular Norway.
Review of religious research
Academic article
2014
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Sørensen, Torgeir;
Kvande, Marianne N..
(2014)
Er de troende friskere?.
Academic chapter
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Løhre, Audhild;
Kvande, Marianne Nilsen;
Hjemdal, Odin;
Lillefjell, Monica.
(2014)
A two-year perspective: Who may ease the burden of girls' loneliness in school?.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health (CAPMH)
Academic article
2012
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Kvande, Marianne N.;
Sørensen, Torgeir.
(2012)
Religion and mental health in the elderly: An exploration of possible associations.
Academic chapter
2005
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Kvande, Marianne Nilsen;
Rundmo, Torbjørn.
(2005)
Religiosity and well-being in the Norwegian public.
Masteroppgave i psykologi- Norges Teknisk- Naturvitenskapelige Universitet
Master thesis
Journal publications
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Nilsen, Marianne;
Gaardholm, Mari Kittelsen;
Rimehaug, Tormod.
(2026)
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Common Mental Health Problems: Do Sexual Trade and Exchange Mediate the Relationship?.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
Academic article
-
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Belsky, Jay;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2018)
Selection for special education services: the role of gender and socio-economic status.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
-
Nilsen, Marianne;
Weider, Siri;
Halse, Marte Kathrine Ranum;
Fiskum, Charlotte;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2023)
Association of anxiety and depression to headache, abdominal- and musculoskeletal pain in children.
Frontiers in Pain Research
Academic article
-
Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Karlsen, Jarle;
Kiserud, Cecilie E.;
Aune, Guro;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2025)
Sexual health in female and male cancer survivors - compared with age-matched cancer-free controls in Norway.
Acta Oncologica
Academic article
-
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Kløckner, Christian;
Nielsen, Michael E..
(2015)
Church attendance and religious experience: differential associations to well-being for Norwegian women and men?.
Sage Open
Academic article
-
Hygen, Beate Wold;
Mjøen, Odd Morten;
Caspersen, Joakim;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2023)
Determinants of School Satisfaction in Times of Crisis According to Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
-
Løhre, Audhild;
Kvande, Marianne Nilsen;
Hjemdal, Odin;
Lillefjell, Monica.
(2014)
A two-year perspective: Who may ease the burden of girls' loneliness in school?.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health (CAPMH)
Academic article
-
Nilsen, Marianne;
Stalsberg, Ragna;
Sand, Kari;
Haugan, Gørill;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2021)
Meaning making for psychological adjustment and quality of life in older long-term breast cancer survivors.
Frontiers in Psychology
Academic article
-
Hygen, Beate Wold;
Belsky, Jay;
Stenseng, Frode;
Skalicka, Vera;
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Zahl, Tonje;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2019)
Time Spent Gaming and Social Competence in Children: Reciprocal Effects Across Childhood.
Child Development
Academic article
-
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Bjørklund, Oda;
Lydersen, Stian;
Belsky, Jay;
Wichstrøm, Lars.
(2018)
Effects of special education on academic achievement and task motivation: a propensity-score and fixed-effects approach.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
-
Kvande, Marianne Nilsen;
Kløckner, Christian;
Moksnes, Unni Karin;
Espnes, Geir Arild.
(2015)
Do Optimism and Pessimism Mediate the Relationship between Religious Coping and Existential Well-Being? Examining Mechanisms in a Norwegian Population Sample.
The international journal for the psychology of religion
Academic article
-
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen;
Løhre, Audhild;
Nielsen, Michael Engelbrecht;
Espnes, Geir Arild.
(2015)
Religiousness and Social Support: A Study in Secular Norway.
Review of religious research
Academic article
-
Kalfoss, Mary;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen;
Kløckner, Christian;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2021)
Validation of the WHOQOL-Bref:
psychometric properties and normative data
for the Norwegian general population.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Academic article
-
Kalfoss, Mary;
Nygaard, Marianne Rodriguez;
Kleiven, Tormod;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2020)
Sources of weakened spiritual faith among Norwegian adults.
Journal for the Study of Spirituality
Academic article
-
Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen;
Reinertsen, Kristin Valborg;
Karlsen, Jarle;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2023)
Norwegian general population normative data for the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaires: the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30, the Sexual Health Questionnaire QLQ-SHQ22 and the sexual domains of the QLQ-BR23/BR45.
European Journal of Cancer
Academic article
-
Poletti, Michele;
Gebhardt, Eva;
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Ford, Judith;
Raballo, Andrea.
(2018)
Motor Impairment and Developmental Psychotic Risk: Connecting the Dots and Narrowing the Pathophysiological Gap.
Schizophrenia Bulletin
Academic article
-
Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Raj, Sunil Xavier;
Karlsen, Jarle;
Engstrøm, Monica Jernberg;
Salvesen, Øyvind Olav;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Lundgren, Steinar;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen.
(2023)
Sexual functioning, sexual enjoyment, and body image in Norwegian breast cancer survivors: a 12-year longitudinal follow-up study and comparison with the general female population.
Acta Oncologica
Academic article
-
Nygaard, Marianne Rodriguez;
Kalfoss, Mary;
Kleiven, Tormod;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2021)
Changes in Faith: Sources of Increased Faith Among Norwegian Adults.
Pastoral Psychology
Academic article
-
Knizek, Birthe Loa;
Alsaker, Sissel;
Hagen, Julia;
Haugan, Gørill;
Lehmann, Olga;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Reidunsdatter, Randi;
Sæther, Wigdis.
(2021)
Meaning-making: A underestimated resource for health? a discussion of the value of meaning-making in the conservation and restoration of health and well-being.
Encyclopaideia. Journal of phenomenology and education
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Sørensen, Torgeir;
Kvande, Marianne N..
(2014)
Er de troende friskere?.
Academic chapter
-
Kvande, Marianne N.;
Sørensen, Torgeir.
(2012)
Religion and mental health in the elderly: An exploration of possible associations.
Academic chapter
-
Paloutzian, Raymond F.;
Agilkaya-Sahin, Zuhâl;
Bruce, Kay C.;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Malinakova, Klara;
Marques, Luciana Fernandes;
Musa, Ahmad S.;
Nojomi, Marzieh;
Öztürk, Eyüp Ensar;
Putri, Indah Permata.
(2021)
The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS): Cross-Cultural Assessment Across 5 Continents, 10 Languages, and 300 Studies.
Academic chapter
Report
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Kojan, Bente Heggem;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Storhaug, Anita S.;
Agerup, Tea;
Clifford, Graham;
Lichtwarck, Willy.
(2020)
Barnevernets arbeid med barn og unge som har erfart vold og
overgrep i nære relasjoner - en litteraturstudie.
Institutt for sosialt arbeid, NTNU
Research report
-
Bredal, Anja;
Kojan, Bente Heggem;
Nilsen, Marianne;
Skrove, Gaute;
Storhaug, Anita Skårstad;
Øverlien, Carolina.
(2023)
Barnevernstjenestens arbeid med vold og overgrep.
OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet
Research report
Student thesis or dissertation
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Åsberg, Emilie;
Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen;
Giskeødegård, Guro F.;
Nilsen, Marianne.
(2025)
Sexual Health in Norwegian cancer survivors compared with the general population.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Kvande, Marianne Nilsen;
Rundmo, Torbjørn.
(2005)
Religiosity and well-being in the Norwegian public.
Masteroppgave i psykologi- Norges Teknisk- Naturvitenskapelige Universitet
Master thesis
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2024
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Conference lectureReidunsdatter, Randi Johansen; Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Nilsen, Marianne; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Karlsen, Jarle; Aune, Guro; Giskeødegård, Guro F.. (2024) Sexual Health in Norwegian Cancer Survivors compared to the General Population. European Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation Symposium (ECRS)
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Conference lectureReidunsdatter, Randi Johansen; Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Nilsen, Marianne; Karlsen, Jarle; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Aune, Guro; Giskeødegård, Guro F.. (2024) Seksuell helse hos kreftoverlevere i Norge sammenlignet med normalbefolkningen. Er det behov for rehabilitering?. KreftREHAB
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Conference lectureNygaard, Marianne Rodriguez; Kleiven, Tormod; Kalfoss, Mary; Nilsen, Marianne. (2024) Elementer i livet som kan bidra til styrket og svekket tro. Hva kan det bety for diakonal praksis?. Fag og tilsynssamling for diakonene i Oslo bispedømme
2023
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Conference posterÅsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Giskeødegård, Guro F.; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Reinertsen, Kristin Valborg; Karlsen, Jarle; Nilsen, Marianne; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen. (2023) Sexual health in female and male cancer survivors – compared with age matched cancer-free controls. European Society For Medical Oncology (ESMO)
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Conference lectureReidunsdatter, Randi Johansen; Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Nilsen, Marianne; Karlsen, Jarle; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Aune, Guro; Giskeødegård, Guro F.. (2023) Hvordan påvirker av kreftbehandling seksuell helse - på kort og lengre sikt? Normstudien – nye norske referanseverdier på helse-relatert livskvalitet (HRLK) inklusiv seksuell helse. Onkologisk Forum
2022
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Conference posterMoen, Vigdis; Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Nilsen, Marianne; Giskeødegård, Guro; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen. (2022) Breast cancer survivors' and partners' experiences with sexual life after cancer diagnosis and treatment. The European Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation Symposium (ECRS)
2021
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Conference lectureÅsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen; Nilsen, Marianne; Giskeødegård, Guro F.; Moen, Vigdis. (2021) Sexual Health after Breast Cancer. Interdisciplinary conference on fatigue in breast cancer survivors - a prevalent health issue
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Conference lectureÅsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen; Nilsen, Marianne; Giskeødegård, Guro F.; Moen, Vigdis. (2021) Seksuell helse etter brystkreft. Onkologisk forum
2019
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Conference lectureSkalicka, Vera; Kvande, Marianne N.; Wichstrøm, Lars. (2019) Explaining differences in children's academic performance according to parental educational level. ECSR conference Inequality over the life course
2018
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Conference posterHygen, Beate Wold; Belsky, Jay; Stenseng, Frode; Kvande, Marianne N.; Skalicka, Vera; Zahl-Thanem, Tonje; Wichstrøm, Lars. (2018) Gaming, Social competence and Peer Rejection in Children. A Prospective Community Study. 30th Annual Convention
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.; Stalsberg, Ragna; Sand, Kari; Haugan, Gørill; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen. (2018) Psychological adjustment in long-term breast cancer survivorship – the role of meaning-making processes in quality of life. European Conference on Mental Health
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Conference posterSand, Kari; Kvande, Marianne N.; Stalsberg, Ragna; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen. (2018) Meaning-making among breast cancer survivors with high and low quality of life 8 years after diagnosis. The 17th Acta Oncologica Symposium: European Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship Symposium (ECRS) 2018
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LectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2018) Stress og mestring i ungdomstiden. Undervisning for psykologistudenter i videregående
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LectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2018) Helse, stress og mestring. Undervisning for psykologistudenter i videregående
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Interview
2017
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Conference posterKvande, Marianne N.; Belsky, Jay; Wichstrøm, Lars. (2017) Disproportionality in special education: Examining explanations of differential needs versus cultural selection. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
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LectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2017) Helse, stress og mestring. Forelesning ved Charlottenlund videregående skole
2016
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2016) Hvem får spesialundervisning? Betydningen av elevens vansker versus kjønn og sosioøkonomisk status. Tidlig trygg i Trondheim
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2016) Spesialundervisning - en rettferdig praksis? Betydningen av sosiodemografiske faktorer for vedtak. Samfunnsdagen
2015
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Conference lecture
2014
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LectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2014) Boligens betydning for helse og velferd: Hva er egentlig helse, og hvorfor er det viktig at alle har et godt sted å bo?». Helse og velferd - et utvidet helsebegrep
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LectureKvande, Marianne N.; Gjeitnes, Kirsti. (2014) "Bruk oss!" En syntese av ISH-stipendiaters faglige kompetanse. ISH 40 år
2013
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Lecture
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Interview
2012
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.; Ernstsen, Linda. (2012) Is personal importance of religion associated with healthy behavior? Results from a Norwegian population-based study. Health Promotion Research - An International Forum
2011
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Conference posterKvande, Marianne N.. (2011) Religion and optimism: The effect of religiosity on mental health resources in senior citizens. 25th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Conference
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2011) Measuring an "uncommon" phenomenon in a common population; the challenge of subgroups and skewed data. Human Empiri
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2011) Associations between religiosity and mental health. Religionspsykologisk fagforum
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2011) The association between religion and existential well-being:testing basic assumptions of the religion-health connection. International Association for the Psychology of Religion
2010
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Conference lectureKvande, Marianne N.. (2010) The matter of religiosity for staying healthy. Research Workshop on Spirituality and Health
2009
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Conference posterKvande, Marianne N.; Rundmo, Torbjørn. (2009) A Cross-cultural Study of Religiosity and Well-being in a Norwegian Sample. 11th European Congress of Psychology
2004
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Conference posterKvande, Marianne N.; Rundmo, Torbjørn. (2004) Dimensions of religiosity in the Norwegian public. The 6th Conference on Social and Community Pcyshology
2003
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Conference posterKvande, Marianne N.. (2003) Elaboration likelihood model of persuasion applied in a religious setting. The 5th Conference on Social and Community Psychology